The Purple Procession lights up at the Vast Gallery in Tehran
Crimson Procession is a mesmerizing one light and sound installation created by Reza Raeisifar and presented at Vast Gallery in Tehran in November 2025. Inspired by red tulip As a symbol associated with memory, sacrifice and hope, the work explores how light can transform space into a collective experience of reflection and movement. THE installation consists of a series of free-standing light structures inspired by tulips placed throughout the gallery, encouraging visitors to walk among them and experience the work from multiple angles. As the audience moves through the space, alternating views, reflections and sound create an ever-changing environment where participation becomes an essential part of the artwork. Each light element is made of translucent red acrylic petals mounted on a metal structure and illuminated from within.
overview of The Crimson Procession at Vast Gallery, Tehran | all images by Masood Doroudian
Iranian artist Reza Raeisifar proposes a space for contemplation
The modular system was designed to be assembled, transported and adapted to different exhibition environments. The project combines principles of lighting design, sculpture and spatial installation, creating an environment that exists between object, architecture and performance. Rather than presenting a fixed narrative, The Crimson Procession invites personal interpretation. The bright red uniforms act as both reminders and sources of light, simultaneously suggesting loss and renewal. Through the interplay of light, sound and movement, the installation, designed by Iranian designer and artist Reza Raeisifar, suggests a space for contemplation while offering an optimistic vision of collective resilience and the possibility of new beginnings.
immersive environment of light, sound and reflection
movement through the installation becomes part of the artwork
visitors dealing with the installation
